Chinatown (Petaling Street): restaurants, cafés and things to do

★ 5.0 (609 reviews) · RM 40–160

On a rooftop in Chinatown, IVY pairs a covered balcony and views over Petaling Street with a menu of sharing plates, mains and generously topped pizza.

★ 4.9 (3,236 reviews) · Mexican, Latin American, Steakhouse

Set inside Old Malaya on Petaling Street, Poblano KL pairs Mexican and Latin American cooking with steakhouse touches.

★ 4.9 (615 reviews) · Malaysian · RM 20–40

Deeriang Restaurant is a casual dining venue in Kuala Lumpur suited to groups.

★ 4.9 (581 reviews) · Chinese, Japanese, Café

Tucked high inside Kompleks Selangor on Petaling Street, Hi Tea Malaysia is a tearoom built around its tea list, which runs from familiar favourites to rare leaves.

★ 4.9 (286 reviews) · Malaysian, American, Burgers · RM 1–20

Bao Guys Flagship serves Western and American fare centered on hamburgers alongside coffee and cafe options in a casual, trendy Kuala Lumpur setting.

★ 4.8 (1,736 reviews) · Malaysian Chinese, Chinese · RM 20–40

Hai Kee Fried Beef Bun serves Asian cuisine in a casual Kuala Lumpur restaurant suited to groups.

★ 4.8 (715 reviews) · Thai

Hello Thai Food Restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine at a casual restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.

★ 4.9 (170 reviews) · Chinese · RM 20–40

PUBLICANS 良品公館 pairs Chinese cooking with a bar setting on Petaling Street, where the cooking leans toward generous portions, juicy sauced chicken and flavorful noodle…

★ 4.9 (11,631 reviews) · Bakery, Western · RM 20–40

KLCG Confectionery & Bakery in Kuala Lumpur's Medan Pasar is a cafe bakery specializing in bakery-style cuisine.

★ 5.0 (291 reviews) · Café, Malaysian · RM 1–20

DINES COFFEE serves cafe cuisine with bakery elements in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting.

★ 4.9 (2,585 reviews) · Malaysian, Desserts, Café

DurianBB World is a cafe and bakery in Kuala Lumpur specializing in dessert and cafe cuisine.

★ 4.9 (1,575 reviews) · Western, Malaysian, Café · RM 20–40

Yellow Brick Road Chinatown serves cafe fare in Kuala Lumpur with a casual, cozy, and trendy ambience well-suited to groups.

★ 4.9 (1,089 reviews) · Western, Café · RM 20–40

Fluffed Cafe @ Petaling Street serves casual cafe and bakery fare in Kuala Lumpur.

★ 4.9 (289 reviews) · French, Desserts

MY French Factory-KL Central Market serves as a casual cafe bakery focused on dessert and sweets.

★ 4.8 (381 reviews) · Western, Malaysian, Café · RM 20–40

Dough Days is a cafe-style dining venue in Kuala Lumpur, offering a casual, cozy, and trendy ambience that caters to families and groups.

★ 4.8 (267 reviews) · Malaysian, Chinese · RM 20–40

Oriental Kopi • Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur serves as a casual, trendy cafe and bakery suited for groups.

★ 4.9 (3,269 reviews) · Italian, Ice cream, Desserts

GIOIA CHINATOWN is a casual, trendy cafe and bakery in Kuala Lumpur specializing in ice cream, desserts, and baked goods.

★ 4.8 (1,373 reviews) · Café

CHAGEE Petaling Street is a dining venue in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a focus on its secondary type as a dessert bar.

★ 4.7 (162 reviews) · Peranakan (Nyonya), Tea house

Lady Yi's Tea House in Kuala Lumpur operates as a dining venue and dessert bar with tea as its core cuisine style.

★ 4.5 (3,869 reviews) · Chinese · RM 20–40

Pik Wah Bar & Cafe serves breakfast in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting.

★ 4.1 (131 reviews) · Japanese, Chinese, Western · $$

Tealive • LRT Pasar Seni offers a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine in a cozy and chic ambience.

★ 4.9 (253 reviews) · Western

Cacao Mixology & Chocolate is a cozy and trendy cocktail bar in Kuala Lumpur, offering a bar-style experience that's perfect for groups and tourists.

★ 4.9 (147 reviews) · Malaysian, Western

The Deceased is a bar in Kuala Lumpur, offering a casual, cozy, and trendy ambience that's ideal for groups.

★ 4.8 (388 reviews) · Japanese, Malaysian · RM 200+

Esca KL @ Petaling Street is a trendy cocktail and wine bar offering tapas in a casual, cosy setting.

★ 4.8 (277 reviews) · Italian, American

Rimbar KL in Kuala Lumpur is a nightlife venue centered around a cocktail bar experience, with a focus on bar-style offerings.

★ 4.8 (254 reviews) · Malaysian, Chinese, Italian · RM 200+

Upper House delivers fine dining in Kuala Lumpur within a cozy, trendy setting.

★ 4.8 (146 reviews) · Indian, Western, Italian

BG Petaling Street serves fusion cuisine blending Italian, Malay, and fast-food elements in a casual, cozy, and trendy pub atmosphere.

★ 4.8 (102 reviews) · Japanese, Korean · RM 60–80

Lavantha is a sophisticated cocktail bar offering a bar-style experience focused on drinks.

★ 4.8 (76 reviews) · Japanese

Bar Mizukami is a nightlife venue in Kuala Lumpur, operating as a cocktail bar with a focus on bar-style offerings.

★ 4.9 (352 reviews)

At Antara Spa Wellness, guests book traditional Malaysian massages, body scrubs, wraps, floral baths, and head spa treatments.

★ 4.4 (52 reviews)

The Majestic Spa is known for its skilled massage therapists who apply the right pressure and attend to specific aches.

★ 4.9 (124 reviews)

In the heart of Petaling Street, this museum brings to life the stories of Yap Ah Loy and other Kapitans who shaped early Kuala Lumpur.

★ 4.7 (5,744 reviews)

At the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, visitors explore extensive collections spanning the Islamic world, with particular praise for the Mughal miniatures, textiles,…

★ 4.6 (1,772 reviews)

In the heart of Chinatown, this museum showcases the rich heritage of Malaysian textiles, featuring costumes and fabrics from many ethnic groups.

★ 4.7 (105 reviews)

★ 4.8 (59 reviews)

Tucked into Chinatown’s Petaling Street, this library pairs a calm, quiet interior with a classy yet simple aesthetic.

★ 4.6 (265 reviews)

★ 4.5 (26,651 reviews)

★ 4.5 (1,781 reviews)

Inside a restored heritage cinema in Chinatown, BookXcess Rex KL fills the old Rex cinema with wood shelves, concrete and a nostalgic yet modern feel.